"Along came HaRav Mecharker and his blog Irrationalist Modoxism, that I am honored to be a contributor to"
Happy, as everyone familiar with this blog is aware, you are a lot more than merely a "contributor" to IM. Indeed, you are the star of the show. The lion's share (I guess lions are the theme of this post) of the posts are from you, and your intelligent, witty, and engaging style is unmatched. I would like to thank you publicly for making this initiative the smashing success it's become!
I think the reason he banned you is because he's trying to get you to become a paid subscriber. He's hoping you'd subscribe, to incentivize him not to ban you. The "museum" is probably short on dough, and they need some more money to afford their delicious chocolate covered elephant tusks.
Btw, anybody coming from Long Island who has room in his suitcase for some fried guano, cinnamon flavored gammon, and bat sputum, should please contact Natan at zootorah.gov
Honestly, I don't know what happened, but this sniping isn't a great look. I make fun of idolatry all the time, but I avoid dealing with people. What's the evidence that so many people are following him, and you need to insult him to stop them?
Sorry, we try to do posts on other topics of emunah and kefira, and we have done many and have many yet planned. But this blog was originally conceived as a response to RJ, so naturally we focus on him.
You shouldn't be running a blog to be his personal misnagdim. Try to limit articles mentioning him to once a month. It becomes unpleasant to read to those not involved in the debate. It makes him seem more sympathetic.
Also, when he disappears, another will take his place. Don't you want your arguments to sound relevant?
There are other blogs that deal exclusively with questions related to Judaism, such as aish.com. This blog was created for a specific purpose, to counter the slander that Slifkin constantly piles on the chareidim. There aren't many Slifkin's-not too many atheists write blogs trying to claim they have the authentic version of Judaism- Orthodox Judaism to boot. This blog may not be for everyone, but there'a a specific reason it exists.
You do not get to rest on your laurels. You are not alone. And, now, neither am I. What are we to do? This is like Buffy the Vampire Slayer when Faith the Second Slayer entered the picture. Things got ugly.
For the record, I inspired Natan to validate Godwin's Law ("OK. I have finally banned Shimshon. His latest comments would have made Goebbels proud."). You didn't. I can boast about being banned, like you. Unlike you, I can still comment, with impunity. Bwahaha.
I will concede, getting banned for accurately summarizing and even quoting Natan's beliefs is an accomplishment too.
"Along came HaRav Mecharker and his blog Irrationalist Modoxism, that I am honored to be a contributor to"
Happy, as everyone familiar with this blog is aware, you are a lot more than merely a "contributor" to IM. Indeed, you are the star of the show. The lion's share (I guess lions are the theme of this post) of the posts are from you, and your intelligent, witty, and engaging style is unmatched. I would like to thank you publicly for making this initiative the smashing success it's become!
(מכרכר, have you received email from me?)
I think the reason he banned you is because he's trying to get you to become a paid subscriber. He's hoping you'd subscribe, to incentivize him not to ban you. The "museum" is probably short on dough, and they need some more money to afford their delicious chocolate covered elephant tusks.
Btw, anybody coming from Long Island who has room in his suitcase for some fried guano, cinnamon flavored gammon, and bat sputum, should please contact Natan at zootorah.gov
Honestly, I don't know what happened, but this sniping isn't a great look. I make fun of idolatry all the time, but I avoid dealing with people. What's the evidence that so many people are following him, and you need to insult him to stop them?
Sorry, we try to do posts on other topics of emunah and kefira, and we have done many and have many yet planned. But this blog was originally conceived as a response to RJ, so naturally we focus on him.
You shouldn't be running a blog to be his personal misnagdim. Try to limit articles mentioning him to once a month. It becomes unpleasant to read to those not involved in the debate. It makes him seem more sympathetic.
Also, when he disappears, another will take his place. Don't you want your arguments to sound relevant?
You make good points!
There are other blogs that deal exclusively with questions related to Judaism, such as aish.com. This blog was created for a specific purpose, to counter the slander that Slifkin constantly piles on the chareidim. There aren't many Slifkin's-not too many atheists write blogs trying to claim they have the authentic version of Judaism- Orthodox Judaism to boot. This blog may not be for everyone, but there'a a specific reason it exists.
Calling him an atheist seems a little far.
Agnostic is probably more accurate
agreed, lmk what you think about my portrayal of slifkin: https://rationalistjudaism2.substack.com/p/dear-atheist
"Also, when he disappears, another will take his place."
He's coming from a unique set of Yesurim. IMHO, no one will be taking his place, unless the remote possibility that they had the same experience.
You do not get to rest on your laurels. You are not alone. And, now, neither am I. What are we to do? This is like Buffy the Vampire Slayer when Faith the Second Slayer entered the picture. Things got ugly.
For the record, I inspired Natan to validate Godwin's Law ("OK. I have finally banned Shimshon. His latest comments would have made Goebbels proud."). You didn't. I can boast about being banned, like you. Unlike you, I can still comment, with impunity. Bwahaha.
I will concede, getting banned for accurately summarizing and even quoting Natan's beliefs is an accomplishment too.
What are we to do?
You think you guys got ppl to take him less seriously? Please just read these blogs for a kick. Not to develop Torah views.
I hope you're right!